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The Orioles are in need of rotation help, and Luis Severino might be the perfect candidate if his A\u2019s experiment ends early.<\/div>\n
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The Baltimore Orioles have a situation brewing out west that deserves their close attention.<\/p>\n

When the Athletics handed Luis Severino a three-year, $67 million contract this past offseason, many assumed the move was less about immediate results and more about setting the stage for the franchise\u2019s controversial relocation to Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

But now, just halfway through the first year of that deal, a critical question has emerged \u2014 will Severino even be around by the time the A\u2019s arrive in Vegas?<\/em><\/p>\n

So far, the A\u2019s post-Oakland makeover has felt more like a publicity stunt than a genuine competitive retool.<\/p>\n

In addition to Severino, the front office dished out long-term extensions to Lawrence Butler (7 years, $65.5M) and Brent Rooker (5 years, $60M), seemingly to convince fans and investors that this franchise was actually serious about its future.<\/p>\n

But now that they\u2019re stuck playing in Sacramento\u2019s Sutter Health Park \u2014 a minor league facility with major league flaws \u2014 the reality is beginning to set in. The players notice. And Severino is no exception.<\/p>\n

Orioles should strike if the A\u2019s cut ties with Luis Severino<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking to The Athletic\u2019s Brendan Kuty, Severino didn\u2019t hold back about his frustrations with the team\u2019s current situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause we play in a big-league stadium on the road,\u201d Severino said when asked why his splits are drastically different. \u201cWe don\u2019t have that at home right now. It\u2019s not the same atmosphere. We don\u2019t have a lot of fans. Our clubhouse is in left field. So, when we play day games, we have to just be in the sun. There\u2019s no air conditioning there, too. It\u2019s really tough.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The numbers tell no lies.<\/p>\n

While Severino\u2019s overall line \u2014 a 2-9 record with a 5.09 ERA across 18 starts \u2014 might jump off the page and scare some clubs off, his home and road splits tell a much more revealing story.<\/p>\n

At home, in Sutter Health Park, Severino is 0-7 with an atrocious 6.79 ERA. But on the road, he\u2019s posted a much more reliable 3.04 ERA with a 2-2 record.<\/p>\n

This is where the Orioles come in. With their starting rotation ravaged by injuries \u2014 Kyle Bradish and Grayson Rodriguez both still sidelined, Zach Eflin now on the IL, and a heavy reliance on aging arms like Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano \u2014 the O\u2019s are in desperate need of starting depth.<\/p>\n

Severino might not be a long-term solution, but his road numbers suggest he can still be a solid contributor on a contending team in a more stable, professional environment.<\/p>\n

Add to that his postseason pedigree and veteran experience, and he becomes a viable option for a team in need of pitching with a desire to compete in a competitive AL East.<\/p>\n

If Severino\u2019s frustrations with his current situation lead to an exit, the Orioles should be among the first to call.<\/p>\n

Because while the A\u2019s continue to stumble their way to Vegas, Baltimore has an opportunity to strike \u2014 and maybe help resurrect a pitcher who needs a change of scenery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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